Frosses born businessman Tim Kelly was awarded the Honorary Freedom of the County of Donegal last Friday, December 1st, in a ceremony at County House, Lifford.
Mr Kelly was recognised for his outstanding achievements in the field of business, particularly in the telecommunications sector, for his long standing, and wide-ranging charitable efforts in Donegal and further afield, especially in supporting the Irish community in London.
Mr Kelly’s name was entered into the roll of persons so honoured making him only the 11th recipient of this distinguished award.
The ceremony was presided over by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Martin Harley, Chief Executive John G. McLaughlin and the MC for the evening was Mr Liam Ward, Director of Services.
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Tim Kelly, Frosses arriving at County House, Lifford on Friday to be conferred with the Freedom of Donegal with from left, Gary Martin, Cllr. Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, John McLaughlin and Cllr. Tom Conaghan.
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Tim Kelly, Frosses being welcomed to County House, Lifford on Friday to be conferred with the Freedom of Donegal with from left, Gary Martin, Cllr. Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, John McLaughlin and Cllr. Tom Conaghan.
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Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford on Friday to be conferred with the Freedom of Donegal with from left, Cllr. Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Tom Conaghan, Cllr. Michael McMahon and Cllr. Barry Sweeney.
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Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford on Friday to be conferred with the Freedom of Donegal with his son Tim Patrick and brother Neil.
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Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford on Friday to be conferred with the Freedom of Donegal being congratulated by Cllr. Ciaran Brogan with Cllr. Tom Conaghan and John McLaughlin.
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Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford on Friday to be conferred with the Freedom of Donegal with former Tanaiste and neighbour Mary Coughlan.
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Cllr. Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council with Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford on Friday to be conferred with the Freedom of Donegal
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Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford on Friday to be conferred with the Freedom of Donegal with from left, Cllrs. Noel Jordon, Tom Conaghan, Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Tim Kelly, Cllr. Barry Sweeney and Cllr. Michael McMahon. At back are Gary Martin, John McLaughlin, Cllrs. Donal Mandy Kelly, Anthony Molloy, Ciaran Brogan and Micheal Naughton, Liam Ward and Bryan Cannon.
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Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford on Friday to be conferred with the Freedom of Donegal with from left, Cllrs. Noel Jordon, Tom Conaghan, Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Tim Kelly, Cllr. Barry Sweeney and Cllr. Michael McMahon. At back are Gary Martin, John McLaughlin, Cllrs. Donal Mandy Kelly, Anthony Molloy, Ciaran Brogan and Micheal Naughton, Liam Ward and Bryan Cannon.
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Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford on Friday being conferred with the Freedom of Donegal Cllr. Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council.
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Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford on Friday being conferred with the Freedom of Donegal Cllr. Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council.
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Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford on Friday being conferred with the Freedom of Donegal citation by John McLaughlin and Cllr. Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council.
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Cllr. Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council presenting Mrs. Teresa Kelly with a bouquet of flowers on Friday.
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Tim Kelly, Frosses at County House, Lifford on Friday being presented with a painting during the Freedom of Donegal by Cllr. Martin Harley, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council.